Dolton, IL vs Laurel, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Dolton

76.8

#308 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $54,748). Dolton leads in cost of living index (95 vs 125). Laurel leads in average commute (33.5 min vs 37.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dolton, IL Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.8 (#308) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 20,410 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $158,114 $478,130
Median Household Income $54,748 $92,035
Average Commute 37.1 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 50 53
Crime Level 11.2 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+13.9
Dolton, IL
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76.8 Score

Dolton, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$158,114

Population

20,410

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

50

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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